Bellingham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bellingham Police Department serves the city of Bellingham, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 507 violent crimes and 923 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.2 per 100k residents, which is 73.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.6 per 100k, 58.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents811 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.2 | A | 507 | 106.2 | -73.5% |
| Property Crime | 67.6 | A | 923 | 163.6 | -58.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 113 | 22.3 | -74.7% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -76.6% |
| Larceny | 45.1 | A | 811 | 116.4 | -61.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 36 | 22.2 | -23.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 3 miles | A 20.3 | A 8.7 | Violent: 28.0% lower Property: 87.1% lower |
| Mendon | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 63.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.7% lower |
| Blackstone | 6 miles | A 21.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 23.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Millville | 7 miles | N/A N/A | A 31.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.0% lower |
| Norfolk | 8 miles | A 34.4 | A 8.6 | Violent: 22.2% higher Property: 87.3% lower |